By Mario Aurioso The DOB has updated the CCD1 and ZRD1 forms, which are used to document official Determination Requests for DOB review. Zoning Resolution determinations may be requested with the ZRD1, and all others with the CCD1. Generally, these forms should be used for objections raised by a plan examiner,… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB’s annual Build Safe/Life Safe Conference will take place on May 4th, at the New York Marriot Downtown. As part of Construction Safety Week 2016, this daylong series of seminars, DOB experts will discuss industry trends and highlight safe construction operations. Professional credit will be available. For… View more
By Bruno Caligara Certain properties located in historic districts may be eligible for both a State and Federal Tax Credit Program, which means a savings of 20% from Federal taxes and an additional 20% from the State. In many cases, buildings will qualify for the Federal tax credit, yet in order… View more
By Wayne Sheppard According to DOT, construction of the Pulaski Bridge bike path is scheduled to be completed by the end of April. As the remaining details and minor construction are done, specifics of the new design are coming to light, including how the bike lane will negotiate the drawbridge section… View more
By Brian Redlein Barely over a year ago, New York State enacted its own localized version of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and New York City followed closely after with its own modifications to the state’s modifications. By law, New York City must have its own energy code and… View more
By Frank Fortino A recent article in the NY Post highlighted a little known fact – last year the DOB approved 99% of applications for after-hours construction. The statistic came to light as the reporters – Isabel Vincent and Melissa Klein – were investigating the activity and permit history of a… View more
By Frank Fortino As we move into 2016, the patterns of the last few years seem to be holding up. The pace of development in NYC keeps accelerating – project teams forge ahead with new plans, and the DOB greets the industry with newer, faster and better systems to handle the… View more